Fingers crossed!

Hi Cayman,
I completely agree, but there are some lodges on the itinerary by waterholes where (apparently) there are good shots to be had at dawn and dusk, so I figured I’d need a tripod for lower light stuff. I’d rather have the tripod and not need it than need it and not have it. That thought process is why my bags are so heavy!

Cheers
Ian.

A plea - I urgently need a lens mount for my 60 - 250 before heading off on holiday next week. I don't suppose anyone has one kicking about? I've tried various options but no joy. Grateful for any help or suggestions, or indeed a lens mount!

Thanks all
Ian

Bristol Cameras now advise that the tripod mount is not in stock and will take 4 - 6 weeks to arrive from Japan so order cancelled.

A further plea to anyone out there who can help with a replacement mount.

Cheers

Ian

Oh no! I gave them a call and they are confident they can source one from Pentax and get it to me by next week. More fingers crossed!

I seem to have found one at Bristol Cameras - fingers crossed!

Stupidly, and 10 days before going on a safari holiday, I have broken the lens foot on my Pentax 60 - 250 DA*. I've done a google search but can't find anything available in the UK, only in the USA. Has anyone got one they can sell me or suggest where I can get one?

John Pye Technical were great when I had a different issue last year so I've emailed them, but time is short and all suggestions gratefully received.

Many thanks

Ian

Morning all,
Just a quick update to thank you all for your advice on the diopter adjustment problem. More in hope than expectation as I know Pentax stopped making parts for the K5iis ages ago, I contacted the service agent John Pye Technical and explained my problem. A couple of days later a new lever arrived at my door for a very reasonable price, but neither I nor the technician I spoke to knew if it was simply a matter of clipping it into place or if there was some internal fitment that was also required. It was easy peasy to fit, works a treat and my camera is restored to the well used but completely functional bit of kit it was before.
Thanks again for your help, and a big shout out to John Pye Technical!

Cheers
Ian

Which is exactly why I posted in the first place. Any thoughts?